PRC Redevelopment Project

Background
38 council, unrepaired Woolaway type PRCs in Henbury are to be knocked down and the affected areas redeveloped, with brand new council homes and private homes for sale.
In addition to the homes, there are some garage sites which will also be used as part of the PRC Redevelopment Project to provide additional housing.

What has been happening so far?
Since the last article, the following has been happening on the PRC Redevelopment Project:
· The Project Team are still going through the selection process to find a developer.
· As part of this process, Officers have been involved in detailed discussions with the short-listed developers about all the complex issues related to the PRC Redevelopment Project.
· Site investigation surveys have been happening across all 4 estates, including Henbury. The surveys were carried out to assess the information needed to produce detailed designs for the redevelopment, such as the levels and makeup of the land.

What will be happening next?
Once the detailed discussions stage has been completed, short-listed developers will be asked to produce their final tenders for the Council to assess and then make a final decision.
The final tenders will be submitted in Summer 2009.
How does this affect PRC Tenants?
PRC tenants affected by the redevelopment proposals are all aware that they will need to move at some point. We don’t know yet who will be moving where. We do know that:
· Tenants will be moved in small phases
· When a phase has been identified all tenants within it will become top priority for rehousing – we will contact you ahead of this
· We will accommodate all PRC tenants’ needs, and their wishes as far as possible
· All newly built properties will be offered to PRC tenants first.
The Council are aware that there have been delays to the timescales previously given in the newsletter and also in the PRC Newsletter which is published, but we will ensure that all affected tenants will be contacted ahead of any moves taking place.
If you are a PRC tenant in Henbury, and would like to speak with someone about this please call 352 5253, or 352 5284.

How can I find out more?
Visit our web page ‘PRC Redevelopment Project’, on the Bristol City Council Website: www.bristol.gov.uk
Or email the priority stock team :
priority.stock.team@bristol.gov.uk
If you would like to speak with someone, contact:
Beth Ridley, Project Officer on 352 5253 or
Kaj Parmar, Project Officer on 352 5284.